Flag raising ceremony on the first day of Tet in Truong Sa archipelago

According to tradition, on the first day of Tet, the islands of Truong Sa archipelago simultaneously held a flag-raising ceremony to welcome the new year with very special emotions.

Under the sacred red flag with yellow star of the Fatherland fluttering in the wind, in front of the sovereignty marker inscribed "Sinh Ton Island, Socialist Republic of Vietnam" with the same north latitude and east longitude, officers, soldiers and people lined up on the first flag-raising day of the year At Ty 2025 - Photo: NGOC ANH

On the morning of January 29, the first day of the Lunar New Year, all officers, soldiers and people on the island were present from dawn to prepare for the spring flag-raising ceremony to welcome the new year.

The weather on the first day of the year is cool, dry, about 20-25 degrees Celsius.

Before the sovereignty milestone and the national flag, each officer, soldier, and every citizen on the remote island began to form ranks, salute the flag, and sing the national anthem at the command of the commander.

Although it has become a tradition, the flag-raising ceremony and the first military parade to welcome the new year still make everyone look forward to it and be excited.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Tran Huy Phung - deputy political commissar of Truong Sa island, the flag-raising ceremony to welcome the New Year is always emotional and special.

The image of the red flag with yellow star fluttering in the blue sky, in the middle of the vast ocean represents the determination to overcome all difficulties and challenges of cadres, soldiers and people in building and protecting the sovereignty of the nation.

Officers and soldiers participate in the meaningful flag-raising ceremony at the beginning of the lunar year on Truong Sa island - Photo: HUY PHUNG

"The flag-raising ceremony and the annual military parade aim to foster pride, patriotism and love for the country in every officer, soldier and citizen, and once again affirm the spirit of solidarity and the will to overcome all difficulties in the new year," said Lieutenant Colonel Tran Huy Phung.

Tuoi Tre Online sends readers images of the first flag-raising ceremony of the new year At Ty 2025 on the islands of Truong Sa archipelago:

The Vietnamese national flag flutters in the wind at Truong Sa archipelago on the first day of Tet. The traditional Tet holiday of the nation is always a sacred and meaningful time for all Vietnamese people, especially the soldiers in Truong Sa who guard the sea, islands, and the sky day and night. It is not only the moment of transition between the old year and the new year but also marks a year of working and performing tasks on the island - Photo: NGOC ANH

Also during the ceremony, the island commander will read the President's New Year's greetings. The letter sent from the mainland conveys meaningful New Year's greetings and encouragement to the officers and soldiers - those who work day and night to guard and protect the sky and islands of the Fatherland - Photo: NGOC ANH

In the middle of the ocean, beside the red flag of "Determination to Fight and Victory" of the Vietnam People's Army, officers, soldiers and people in Truong Sa sing the National Anthem with pride and affirm that the responsibility to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands belongs to no one in particular - Photo: HUY PHUNG

Previously, units of Brigade 146, Naval Region 4 went to Truong Sa archipelago to organize many activities such as sports competitions, folk games, banh chung wrapping contests... The activities both trained health to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland, and promoted the spirit of solidarity and attachment between officers, soldiers and people at the forefront.

On the islands, the forces maintain combat readiness and organize patrols, guarding, operations, rescue, and support for fishermen to ensure they are not passive or surprised in any situation, and to keep their guns firmly in hand to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/le-thuong-co-ngay-mung-1-tet-tai-quan-dao-truong-sa-20250129153346713.htm